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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.62, 25,438.89 and 8,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.62, 25,438.89 and 8,072.10 is: 12,105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.62 : 25,438.89 = 8,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.62/25,438.89 = 8,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.62x = 25,438.89 × 8,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.62x = 205,345,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,345,263.97/16,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.04

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